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Since 1928 the Fergus Grand Theatre has been a part of the Centre Wellington community. The building has recently received an Ontario 150 grant for restoration of the historic facade and improvements to accessibility for patrons. James Fryett Architect Inc. is pleased to be completing designs for this work. Accessibility improvements include barrier free access to the main entrance and main floor washrooms. Restoration work includes the removal of previous changes to the facade that will once again expose original stained glass windows to the street.

James Fyrett Architect Inc. is once again pleased to be working with Guelph General Hospital on the renovation of their existing 3 000 square foot Special Care Nursery. The facility is currently able to accommodate up to nine premature or special needs babies. The re-design will include larger incubator bays with enough space to allow new parents to reside alongside their newborns, as well as new feeding & bathing facilities and a new Nurses Station.

James Fyrett Architect Inc. is delighted to be working with Mountainview Homes on the design of three new mid-rise apartment buildings. Located in the new ‘River Estates’ subdivision at Fonthill, Ontario, the three 50-unit apartment buildings will feature high quality building materials such as wood paneling, brick and stone facades with feature copper roofs. The development will provide covered parking on the ground floor and generous balconies for each unit. This project is at the forefront of the expansion and intensification of the Town of Pelham. The developer is aiming for construction to begin late 2017.

The Building Code Commission is an adjudicative tribunal authorized under the Building Code Act. The mandate of the Building Code Commission includes the resolution of disputes concerning the sufficiency of compliance with the technical requirements of the Building Code.

Carolyn was sworn in on the 1st of December, and expects to sit on Commission Boards several times per year.

To mark the completion of their interior renovations at 130 Research Lane, Guelph , Camis Inc. held a grand opening celebrations and open house. Architect Brian McCulloch from James Fryett Architect was pleased to attend. The event featured a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, tours and marshmallow roasting stations throughout their new space.

The completed office space was designed to create a more open concept office space and integrate an upper mezzanine. We are pleased to welcome Camis Inc. to their new home.

Architect Carolyn Bilson was pleased to attend the Ultimate Habitat House Party hosted by Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph. Held at the Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre, this fundraiser was in support of the Cityview Village project. This 30-unit stacked townhouse development is scheduled to start construction this spring at 11 Cityview Drive in Guelph.

James Fryett Architect Inc. is proud of our relationship with Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph. In addition to our recent work on Cityview Village, Architect Carolyn Bilson volunteers as a member of the site selection committee.

James Fryett Architect Inc. has welcomed a new team member, Crystal Hopwood, in the role of Architectural Assistant.

Crystal is a graduate of the University of Plymouth. Previous employment includes positions in England and Ontario. Crystal is a skilled designer who is committed to the development of designs that consider the experience of the user, impacts on the wider community, and environmental sustainability.

This month we will be saying thank you and best wishes to Marney Fryett, our Office Administrator. When Marney started working for James Fryett Architect in 1993, the office was located at 45 Speedvale Avenue East in Guelph. Initially, it was intended to be a part time position as Marney continued her nursing career at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus. Marney had been nursing since 1973, first at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London and then St. Joseph’s Hospital in Guelph. However, within a matter of months the growth of the practice meant that Marney’s became a full-time position which has continued to the present day at our purpose-built office in Elora. After 23 years looking after a busy office, Marney will begin a new phase as she retires from the working environment. She plans to spend more time with family and friends, and volunteer within the community.

To replace Marney, we will be welcoming Vera Martin as Office Manager. They will be working together over the next few weeks to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.

Architects Carolyn Bilson and Tiffany Tosheff of James Fryett Architect Inc. were pleased to attend the 30th Anniversary celebration of Tacoma Engineering. The open house was held at the Frank Hazenfratz Centre for Excellence in Manufacturing in Guelph. In attendance were a number of our clients and many Engineering Consultants from across the region’s building industry, celebrating three decades of an exceptional consulting firm. During a series of speeches Tacoma engineers were presented with a commemorative plaque by Mayor Guthrie and a plaque recognizing their charitable contributions to Habitat for Humanity.

James Fryett Architect Inc. is proud of our long-time association with Tacoma Engineers. We have completed many successful projects together and we are looking forward to many more.

Jim Fryett, Tiffany Tosheff and Sabrina Vastag from James Fryett Architect Inc. were pleased to attend the grand opening of a new specialist office / laboratory building in Chancellors Way in Guelph. During this well-attended event Petra Schennach conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony and those present were given a complete tour of the building.

The building is the new home of NSF International and is located within the University of Guelph Research Park. NSF had the opportunity to showcase their new 25,000 square foot office building with research and laboratory facilities. The contemporary building design by James Fryett Architect Inc. features striking ‘glulam’ columns, ample natural light, enhanced ceiling heights, and high-quality interior finishes.